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State Appellate Court Calls for New Trial: Omitting 'If/Then' Language From Proposed Med-Mal Jury Instruction Was Prejudicial

"Here, we agree with the estate that instruction sixteen as presented to the jury misled the jury by its phrasing. By omitting the operative 'if/then; language from the proposed instruction, the instruction transformed from an instruction asking the jury to decide whether an alternative approved method of treatment was used (which, if so found, would preclude a negligence finding) to an instruction directing the jury that Cloos did employ an alternative approved method of treatment and was not negligent," Judge Paul B. Ahlers wrote.
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The American Lawyer

Foley & Lardner in a 'Position of Strength,' as Revenue, Profits Improve in 2022

With a focus on strategic industry sectors of energy, manufacturing, life sciences and health care, and innovative technology, Foley & Lardner grew in 2022 and improved its revenue by 5.4%.
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Daily Report Online

Murdaugh Judge Not Surprised by Jury's Quick Verdict

Judge Clifton Newman returned to Cleveland State University, where he earned his law degree in 1976, to discuss his career and the six-week trial that ended in Murdaugh's murder convictions for killing his wife and son and life sentence.
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Law.com

Higher Law: Colorado Regulators Warn Licensees | Pennsylvania Court OKs Workers Comp Weed | Advanced Vapor Devices Names First General Counsel | Georgia Debates All Things Cannabis

As cannabis sales slump, Colorado has reminded licensees that marijuana-related contracts are enforceable in court.
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Globe Street

Transaction Volumes Hit the Wall in All Property Types Last Month

Cap rates are on the rise and there's a wave of maturing loans, plus increasing distressed sales.
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Daily Report Online

Shook Lures Merchant & Gould's Leader to Strengthen IP Group

"I managed the firm throughout the COVID years, and as that drew to a close, I made the decision to step down from management because I wanted to go back to what I had always done as a practicing attorney, which is U.S. and international patent procurement for companies of all sizes and for individual inventors," Chris Leonard said.
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Law.com

Citing 6th Circuit's Blessing to 'Filter Out' Complaints, Michigan District Court Amends Local Rules on 'Vexatious' Filings

Citing a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit authorization for courts under its jurisdiction to "filter out" complaints filed by frivolous or vexatious litigants, the federal trial court for the Eastern District of Michigan has amended its local rules regarding "Enjoined Filers" and "Assignment and Reassignment of Civil Cases to Judges."
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The American Lawyer

Big Law's Latest Growth Strategy? Expanding in Complementary Markets

"We think California is going to strengthen our Texas position," noted Frost Brown Todd chair Robert Sartin.
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Law.com

State High Court Questions Whether Attorney's Delayed Motion to DQ Judge Was Prompted by Adverse Ruling

The Ohio Supreme Court has denied an affidavit to disqualify a probate court judge, chastising the plaintiff's counsel for failing to file the affidavit until nearly three years after becoming aware of a potential conflict of interest.
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National Law Journal

Attorneys Expect Wave of Litigation Following EPA's Proposed Rule to Cap 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water at Close-to-Zero

Cleanup and litigation costs could amount to billions of dollars, attorneys say, given the scope of pollution and extensive use of PFAS in consumer products.
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